LizM
@lizm.bsky.social
(Oxford) city dweller. Nature lover. Coffee. Books.
The joy of sending a test message to my work email and getting my out of office message back… (apologies to those still working/working over the holiday period!)
December 18, 2025 at 5:28 PM
The joy of sending a test message to my work email and getting my out of office message back… (apologies to those still working/working over the holiday period!)
Spending the weekend away. I have arrived with my V60, filter papers, fresh coffee beans and NO HAND GRINDER. Fellow coffee aficionados, feel my pain!
December 6, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Spending the weekend away. I have arrived with my V60, filter papers, fresh coffee beans and NO HAND GRINDER. Fellow coffee aficionados, feel my pain!
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Your yearly reminder that it’s almost time to prepare the prune Krampus
Forget cheese and pineapple hedgehog, every party needs an edible Krampus. Especially knowing how much children love prunes.
(From a 1970s edition of Child Education magazine)
(From a 1970s edition of Child Education magazine)
November 30, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Your yearly reminder that it’s almost time to prepare the prune Krampus
I won’t be in Oxford the weekend this is on but I did my bit for Magdalen Road businesses last night - went to a yoga class, then a book event, then picked up some momos on the way home 😋
Come and support independent businesses in East Oxford Saturday 6th December for the Magdalen Road Frost Fest, featuring carols (at 12 outside Caper), Santa's Grotto, and a fun apres-ski themed day at Missing Bean.
There will be a lot of other stuff going on from our lovely local shops.
There will be a lot of other stuff going on from our lovely local shops.
November 27, 2025 at 3:52 PM
I won’t be in Oxford the weekend this is on but I did my bit for Magdalen Road businesses last night - went to a yoga class, then a book event, then picked up some momos on the way home 😋
Made me smile 🙂
November 25, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Made me smile 🙂
Just rewatched the film The Ice Storm after a number of years (it’s just come out on blu-ray here in the UK). What a film!
November 24, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Just rewatched the film The Ice Storm after a number of years (it’s just come out on blu-ray here in the UK). What a film!
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Can I interest anyone in a spare seated ticket for My Bloody Valentine in Glasgow on Thursday? Open to offers, happy to take less than face value.
November 23, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Can I interest anyone in a spare seated ticket for My Bloody Valentine in Glasgow on Thursday? Open to offers, happy to take less than face value.
Was just on Google to check when The Stone Roses gig I went to in Stratford-on-Avon was and the AI overview said 1968 🙄 (it was 1989).
November 21, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Was just on Google to check when The Stone Roses gig I went to in Stratford-on-Avon was and the AI overview said 1968 🙄 (it was 1989).
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I'm looking for the best children's books of the 21st century. There are so many amazing graphic novels, fantasy, historical, picture books, contemporary, non-fiction and funny books that didn't make my original crowd sourced list - please tell me yours! tygertale.com/2019/10/09/t... #kidlituk
November 19, 2025 at 10:45 AM
I'm looking for the best children's books of the 21st century. There are so many amazing graphic novels, fantasy, historical, picture books, contemporary, non-fiction and funny books that didn't make my original crowd sourced list - please tell me yours! tygertale.com/2019/10/09/t... #kidlituk
Oxford’s Christmas Light bus
November 15, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Oxford’s Christmas Light bus
Went swimming in the rain. Still enjoyed it 😌
November 14, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Went swimming in the rain. Still enjoyed it 😌
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Good news; the section of Lye Valley fen boardwalk destroyed by arson in the summer has been repaired by Oxford City Council Parks staff- thanks! @friendlyevalley.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Good news; the section of Lye Valley fen boardwalk destroyed by arson in the summer has been repaired by Oxford City Council Parks staff- thanks! @friendlyevalley.bsky.social
I am going to Thames Lido (in Reading) on Friday and the chance of rain is currently 100% 😭
November 12, 2025 at 3:58 PM
I am going to Thames Lido (in Reading) on Friday and the chance of rain is currently 100% 😭
Is there anything worse than a disappointing clementine? (yes, of course, there is - but still).
November 7, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Is there anything worse than a disappointing clementine? (yes, of course, there is - but still).
Lost my glasses in the house just now - had to put my sunglasses on to find them 🙄
November 7, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Lost my glasses in the house just now - had to put my sunglasses on to find them 🙄
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genius! Bike helmet ear warmers🧶
Knit Bike Helmet Ear Warmers Free Knitting Patterns - Knitting Pattern
Knit Bike Helmet Ear Warmers Free Knitting Patterns
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November 2, 2025 at 12:48 PM
genius! Bike helmet ear warmers🧶
Listening to Belle and Sebastian’s album If you’re feeling sinister this morning. Was reminded of it by Blue Bendy’s #MyPerfect10 on Pitchfork.
November 2, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Listening to Belle and Sebastian’s album If you’re feeling sinister this morning. Was reminded of it by Blue Bendy’s #MyPerfect10 on Pitchfork.
Finally completed the Oxford Green Belt Way this morning. Beckley to Thornhill, so back to where we started from.
November 1, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Finally completed the Oxford Green Belt Way this morning. Beckley to Thornhill, so back to where we started from.
Second gig of the week! Couldn’t miss Aftercare at The Library #pub #CowleyRoad
October 30, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Second gig of the week! Couldn’t miss Aftercare at The Library #pub #CowleyRoad
Top Shortage and Blue Bendy in Oxford tonight. Great gig! @divineschism.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Top Shortage and Blue Bendy in Oxford tonight. Great gig! @divineschism.bsky.social
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The Cowley Branch Line railway is set to reopen with new stations at Littlemore and Cowley. The Government is today announcing £120m to rebuild the line, with trains running by 2030. Journey time will be just 7 minutes from Littlemore to Oxford station. Full story: oxfordclarion.uk/cowley-branc...
Full steam ahead for Cowley Branch Line
Direct trains will run from Cowley and Littlemore to Oxford and London Marylebone, as the Government today announces £120m of funding to reopen the Cowley Branch Line to passengers.
The funds will pa...
oxfordclarion.uk
October 22, 2025 at 11:02 PM
The Cowley Branch Line railway is set to reopen with new stations at Littlemore and Cowley. The Government is today announcing £120m to rebuild the line, with trains running by 2030. Journey time will be just 7 minutes from Littlemore to Oxford station. Full story: oxfordclarion.uk/cowley-branc...
Visiting my son in his new house share later. He moved out yesterday 😢
October 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Visiting my son in his new house share later. He moved out yesterday 😢